Transfer sheet



- May 21', 1935. I E. HANO 2,001,960

TRANSFER SHEET Filed Nov. 14, 1934 Z I]! 1 LL 6 I) INVENTOR,

ATTORNEY.

Patented May 21, 1935 UNITED, STATES- PATENT OFFICE TRANSFER SHEET Edward Hano, Holyoke, Mass. Application November 14, 1934, Serial No. 752,930

2 Claims.

This invention relates to improvements in transfer sheets, and is designed particularly for use in co-operation with sets of multiple forms in rolls, zig-zag manifold packs.

- An object of my invention is to provide a I transfer sheet having means for holding the same stationary, while form sheets are movedover, or under the same. A further object of my invention is to provide, in a transfer sheet, a reinforcing binding or strip at the top edge having a smooth, rounded edge. Reinforcing strips on transfer sheets are old in' the art, and, when made of a single strip .of either metal, cardboard, or stiff paper, the sharp edge of the same is often left roughened, or, with a burr thereon; is presented to the form sheets which are drawn over this edge, resulting in torn and mutilated forms anddifllculty of operation, due to excessive friction. An object of this invention is to provide a reinforcing means for a transfer, or other sheet, which will present to the form sheets a smooth, rounded edge, which will materially reduce friction and eliminate all possibility of catching and tearing the form sheets.

A further object of my invention is to provide,

in co-operation with a transfer sheet which is provided with a reinforcing strip having a rounded edge, means that is removably attached to the reinforcing strip, for holding the transfer 30 sheet on a working surface.

These, and other objects and advantages of my invention, will be more completely disclosed and described in the specification, the accompanying drawing, and the appended claims.

Broadly, my invention comprises a transfer sheet, a reinforcing strip, or binding member, that is folded over the top edge of the transfer sheet and permanently secured thereto, and a notched, metallic strip that is longer than the transverse width of the transfer sheet and removably secured in the binding member, the binding member being formed with cut-outs to facilitate insertion of the metallic strip therein.

A preferred embodiment of my invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which:.'

Fig. 1 is an elevational sheet.

' Fig. 2 is a partial, elevational view, illustrating the method of inserting the metallic holding strip.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the holding strip, removed from the transfer sheet.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the binding member, or reinforcing strip.

view of my transfer Fig. 5 is an enlarged, sectional view on the line 5-5 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a view, similar to Fig. 5, illustrating a modified form of construction, and

Fig. 7 is a partial, elevational view of a transfer 5 sheet, as formed with reference to the construction illustrated in Fig. 6.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, in which like numerals refer to like parts through- 0 out:- l

A transfer sheet I has secured, at its upper edge 2, a binding member, or reinforcing strip 3, which is folded over the sheet I, to form the top layer 4 and bottom layer 5, and secured to the sheet I, by stitches 6 passing through the layers 4 and 5 l5 and the sheet I, clearly shown in Fig. 5. The binding member 3 is loosely folded at 'I to form a smooth, rounded edge 8, enclosing the edge 2 of the sheet I, and providing a recess, or opening 9, in which a holding strip I0 may be inserted, at 20 either of the open ends I I of the binding member 3. The ends of the top layer 4 of the binding member 3 are provided with cut-outs, or notches I2, which materially assist in the ease with which the transfer holding strip I0 may be inserted in 25 the recess, or opening 9. The ends of the strip 10' are formed with notches I3 for engagement with some holding means, such as the conventional studs I4, (shown dotted in Fig. 1). When 30 a transfer sheet is worn out, the holding strip I0 may be removed, the transfer sheet discarded, and the holding strip I0 inserted in a new transfer sheet.

A modified form of construction is illustrated in Figs. 6 and '7. In this construction, the binding member 3 is omitted, and the transfer, or other sheet I, is folded upon itself, indicated at I5, to form a smooth, rounded edge I6 and recess or opening I1, and stitched at I8. The holding 40 strip I0 is inserted in the recess I1. In this construction, the transfer sheet itself is formed with cut-outs I9, which serve the same purpose as the cut-outs I2 in the binding member 3, above described.

My invention provides a very simple, econom1 cal, transfer sheet, one which induces smoothness and ease of operation of manifolding forms with which it is used, and one which'may be quickly and easily replaced, whenworn out.

It is to be understood that I do not limit. myself to any particular material'for the holding strip 10. Whereas, I have shown and described stitching for holding the binding member and transfer sheet, any suitable means, such as adhesive, may 55 be substituted, without detracting from the emciency of the invention.

It is to be understood that an important feature of my invention is to prevent the transfer paper from tearing, or buckling up, as the writing paper is drawn through the transfer paper.

What I claim is: e

1. As an article of manufacture, a transfer sheet, a binding and reinforcing member of relatively thicker material than said transfer: sheet loosely folded over an end of said sheet and hav-' ing its edges secured together and to said transfer sheet to form a smooth rounded outer edge and an open-ended pocket between said sheet and one side of said. binding and reinforcing member,

sides of the sheet, a holding when in use, said binding member being provided with cut-outs to aid in the insertion of said holding strip into said opening.

EDWARD HANO. 

